Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 548: Chapter 552: The World of Five Domains’ Prodigies

The Eastern Wastelands returned to tranquility. The outstanding descendants of the supreme Great Sects had all departed, leaving the land seemingly devoid of vitality, somewhat aged and weary.

Ye Fan shouted out an awe-inspiring declaration, then chose to turn around and leave, departing from the Eastern Wastelands on that very day and leaving behind a legend.

Many people couldn’t accept it; alive, they could not see him, and dead, they could not find his corpse. Unable to trace his whereabouts, they gnashed their teeth in frustration.

Numerous cultivators witnessed his determination, expecting a grand battle for sure. Who would have thought he’d turn so elegantly, disappearing from this land?

Everyone felt as if their fist had hit the air, unable to exert their strength. Greatly frustrated, yet utterly helpless, Ye Fan vanished just like that.

The Central States, Northern Plains, Eastern Wastelands, Western Desert, and Southern Mountains—these Five Great Domains stretch vast and boundless. If relying solely on flight, even between adjacent domains, it usually takes over a decade.

Imagine what an immense land this is; one could say it’s vast and limitless. The more one thinks about it, the more it leaves people in awe.

The Central States, representing antiquity and mystery, were filled with endless legends.

It is said to be connected to other Ancient Stars, possessing gateways to the Outer Domain and sealing secrets of the Immortal Realm…

「Another ten thousand years passed.」

The Central State Qishi Mansion opened once again, having a massive impact. All young talents from the Five Great Domains were stirred, gathering the world’s heroes.

Some came from lands of spiritual grace, others from barren lands. Some were beyond nature, some unruly and audacious, each with their unique charm.

It was not limited to the Sacred Lands and eternal Dynasties; many supreme Great Sects could also send their descendants. Even those with no sect could come, as long as they had sufficient power.

The only prerequisite was having Saint Son Level Combat Power; everything had to speak through strength!

The Qi Shi Mansion was nestled within Spirit Mountains, with silver dragon-like waterfalls cascading, Red Cliffs with towering strange rocks, indestructible Divine Wood standing tall, and Ten Thousand Years Spirit Medicine fragrant.

On the stone platform, clean and spotless, a qilin rested alone, accompanied by spiritual medicines. On the cliff walls, purple aura rose, orchids were fragrant, and colorful Colorful Simurghs flew and danced.

The mountain also teemed with life, with Divine Flowers blooming, strange trees swaying, Longevity Deer and mystical foxes coming and going, and Lightning Birds and black cranes flying, sometimes appearing, sometimes vanishing.

It was the Source of all veins, the lair of the Ancestor Dragon, with auspicious clouds swirling and celestial mists billowing, like a Pure Land beyond the world, astonishing and awe-inspiring.

On the first day, over 10,000 people came to the Qi Shi Mansion, gathering outside the Mountain Gate, all possessing extraordinary demeanor, shoulder to shoulder, overcrowded.

It could be imagined that in the following days, even more people would arrive, but not everyone could be admitted; traditionally, only a few hundred people could enter.

According to Ancient Books, the Qi Shi Mansion’s disciples never exceeded 800 at most, with the fewest being only 500, generally fluctuating within this range.

However, those who came confidently, traversing tens of millions of miles across great domains, were all outstanding figures. Not one yielded to another, inevitably leading to grand battles.

Only on the first day, a young powerhouse of the Fifth Transformation of Dragon Transformation emerged from the Southern Mountains, sweeping everyone away, unstoppable, entering first.

The world was in an uproar. Even older generations were alarmed, truly unaware of what other heaven-defying talents were yet to emerge!

Seeing this, people from the Eastern Wastelands all felt the pressure; only Flickering Light’s Saint Heir and Ji Haoyue could remain calm.

On the second day, another Demon Level figure appeared, slapping a King Body to death with little effort.

The world was shocked. Slapping a King Body to death was a rarity even in Ancient Times. People sighed; the grand era had truly arrived!

On the third day, a child no older than nine emerged, suppressing many adversaries and successfully entering the Qi Shi Mansion, overcoming the trials.

This achievement left everyone astounded; everyone found it incredible. Such a demonic child was virtually unheard of since ancient times!

The Qi Shi Mansion’s Mountain Gate was only open for one month. Almost every day, spectacular figures appeared.

The Five Domains of the world hosted many exceptional figures and talents; disciples taught by unparalleled masters had recently often left people astounded.

Over almost a month, many sovereigns exclaimed in wonder, deeply feeling that their era was passing, realizing this group, if they matured, would absolutely become kings among people.

During this period, some Demon Level figures emerged, leaving people truly shaken.

People witnessed what it meant to have heaven-sent talent, what it meant to be invincible among one’s peers. Even elder-generation figures couldn’t help but marvel.

“Comparable to the Demon Level figures of Ancient Times, they have reappeared in this age, and not just one or two…”

During this period, there was also a small incident: a Demon Level existence entered the Qi Shi Mansion while undergoing a Heavenly Tribulation, shocking everyone to their core.

“Damn, are there people undergoing tribulation right in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm?!”

“Truly a Demon Level talent! He looked effortless and just entered the Mountain Gate like that…”

“Such beings have been rare throughout history, all of them more than human-like!”

“It’s said that in Ancient Times, when Saints were young, they were all Demon Level talents, all quite ‘inhuman’!”

Many couldn’t help but curse, which reminded them of someone else in the Eastern Wastelands.

“Do you know, there’s also a Demon Level talent in the Eastern Wastelands who broke a deadly stalemate by undergoing tribulation, killing a group of experts, including sovereigns!”

People from other great domains had also heard whispers, faintly hearing of Ye Fan’s exploits, and discussed it here.

“Really? Even sovereigns were killed by his tribulation lightning? How terrifying must that Heavenly Tribulation be!”

Many were shocked, and many didn’t believe it. Some beautiful women couldn’t help but look over and listen attentively.

Everyone had to pay attention to and be cautious of any Demon Level existence, for they would certainly be their strongest adversaries in the future.

“What a pity. I heard that Demon Level talent from the Eastern Wastelands won’t come to the Qi Shi Mansion; he flatly refused the invitation.”

“What’s going on? So much personality, actually disdainful of the Qi Shi Mansion?”

“Last time, during the Jade Lake Peach Blossom Festival, three prominent figures from the Qi Shi Mansion attended and seriously invited him to come, but he shook his head and refused.”

Someone revealed this secret, causing a stir and shocking the crowd, as such an opportunity was completely disregarded.

At this moment, Ye Fan had not arrived, but his absence nevertheless sparked discussions among the people.

“I would like to meet him and see just how extraordinary he is. In the future, when I venture out to train, I must have an encounter with him!”

“In the Qi Shi Mansion, you can meet all the peer elites, except for him. In the future, when we go out, it is natural to want to see how he measures up!”

The Mountain Gate of the Qi Shi Mansion was open for a month, and every day, tens of thousands of heroes flocked in, but in the end, only 720 were retained.

Those who came to this place were the top figures of the younger generation, but in the end, it was the cream of the crop that was chosen, the kings among kings. Relative to the vast number of applicants, the number left behind was pitifully small!

The older generation was shocked to find that many at the Saint Son Level were not up to par, being defeated and leaving in dejection.

After a month of clamor, it finally came to an end. Witnessing the emergence of some Demon Level figures made some feel pressured, while others were incredibly excited.

In the struggle among contemporaries, the future of the Qi Shi Mansion was bound to be a place where dragons leaped and phoenixes flew, sure to erupt with the brightest sparks of this era!

“What a pity, that Demon Level talent from the Eastern Wastelands didn’t come after all,” someone regretted, losing a potential opponent—a sign of a powerful expert’s confidence.

“The deadline has passed, and he did not make it here. It seems he is not planning to show up. Truly unconventional!”

Many people were disappointed. Whether they were the favored daughters of the heavens or the powerful ones with King’s Blood, all wanted to witness this Demon Level talent, especially since he was the only one to refuse.

“This time, it seems the people from the Eastern Wastelands aren’t strong. Is there no one else outstanding apart from that Demon Level talent?” someone commented with slight disdain.

“You’re mistaken. Did you see that brilliant young man leaving? He is the Flickering Light Saint Heir. It’s rumored that he also faced a Heavenly Tribulation when advancing, but he’s just appearing unobtrusive for now.”

“Correct. And then there’s that man, Purple Clothes. He’s the Eastern Wastelands Divine King. You must have heard of such a physique, right? When he goes berserk, his Combat Power is heaven-defying!”

“There’s also an Innate Dao Embryo. Once he reaches the Saint Master Realm, his magical power will be immense, his body and Dao in harmony. By then, he will likely be able to look down on all kings.”

It was a Reincarnation of ten thousand years. This time, the outstanding figures were unimaginably strong, surprising everyone at the Qi Shi Mansion.

After thirty days, those who had not been chosen could only depart in dejection, no longer eligible to enter.

「On the thirty-first day, however, an unexpected event occurred.」

A barbarian, holding a Wolf-toothed Stick and wearing Beast Skin attire, hurriedly arrived and forcefully broke through the Mountain Gate.

“This guy definitely comes from remote barren lands. He’s obviously delayed and late. Does he still think he can get in?”

BANG!

This barbarian, wielding the Wolf-toothed Stick, forcefully smashed open the Mountain Gate of the Qi Shi Mansion, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

“What audacity! This guy comes here to make trouble…”

“Why did you destroy the Mountain Gate?” Within the Qi Shi Mansion, a sovereign appeared, standing in the void to question him.

“I was late. Please give me a chance…” he rumbled, striking his Wolf-toothed Stick on the ground. BOOM! The surrounding mountains trembled.

“How much strength does this barbarian have? I feel like he could uproot a Great Mountain!”

“Could it be… that the Demon Level talent from the Eastern Wastelands arrived at the last moment?”

Many were alarmed. The selected hundreds inside the Mountain Gate were all watching, their expressions changing.

“Without rules, nothing can be properly accomplished. You are late; you cannot enter,” the sovereign of the Qi Shi Mansion said, shaking his head.

“My home is deep in the mountains, very isolated. I got the news too late,” the barbarian said anxiously.

“Alright, I’ll give you a chance. But you must be strong enough, truly outstanding,” the sovereign of the Qi Shi Mansion nodded, not being entirely unreasonable.

“What do I need to do?” the young man with disheveled hair and wearing Beast Skin attire asked, looking very primitive.

“Attack me with all your might. If I am satisfied, I will let you stay.”

“Alright!” The barbarian wasted no words, thrust his Wolf-toothed Stick into the bluestone, and then swung a massive hand to attack.

BOOM!

The sovereign of the Qi Shi Mansion met him with a hand, producing a loud bang. It was a clash of pure physical strength, like Divine Thunder striking the world, deafening.

THUMP THUMP THUMP… The sovereign stumbled back, blood gushing from the webbing between his thumb and forefinger; his hand trembled slightly.

Everyone was astounded, hardly believing what they saw. How strong was this barbarian’s physique?!

“Holy crap, this barbarian could probably toss a mountain with one hand!”

“He absolutely could! Is this even a human? He even tore open a sovereign’s hand!”

“Another Demon Level talent! A heaven-defying Demon Level talent with a terrifyingly strong physique!”

Everyone was flabbergasted, extremely shocked. Such a physique was too terrifying; even a sovereign couldn’t withstand it.

“Could it be that the Demon Level talent from the Eastern Wastelands really rushed here at the last moment? Is it him?” someone speculated.

“Indeed! It’s said that the Demon Level talent from the Eastern Wastelands also has a heaven-defying physique. They’re too similar.”

“No, it’s rumored that the Demon Level talent from the Eastern Wastelands is quite handsome, with a seemingly harmless appearance, not like this barbarian.”

“Oh, forget it! Harmless? I’ve heard even in the Southern Mountains that kid is quite something—he conjured a Heavenly Tribulation and wiped out all his enemies.”